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Jordan Howard Named to NFC’s Pro Bowl 2017 Roster

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard has been selected to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday. The Bears' official Twitter account celebrated the accomplishment while sharing the 22-year-old's statistics: Howard will replace David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals, who suffered a knee injury in Week 17. Howard was a fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft and started the season third on Chicago's depth chart behind Jeremy Langford and Ka'Deem Carey. However, injuries thrust him into the spotlight, and he never looked back. He first broke out against the Detroit Lions in Week 4, when he totaled 111 rushing ...

Bears’ Jordan Howard Posts Franchise Rookie Rushing Record

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard's 1,313 rushing yards in 2016 marks the most for a rookie back in the franchise's history, per NFL Communications. The effort moved him past longtime Bears tailback Matt Forte's previous record of 1,238 yards in 2008. In addition to his rookie rushing record, Howard added multiple other accolades during the 2016 season. By gaining 202 yards from scrimmage in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, Howard became the youngest player in team history to surpass 200 scrimmage yards in a game at 21 years, 363 days of age. He also posted the most 100-plus-yard rushing games (seven) by ...

Alshon Jeffery Guarantees Bears Will Win Super Bowl Next Season

The Chicago Bears finished their abysmal 3-13 season with a 38-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but wide receiver Alshon Jeffery sees a Lombardi Trophy in the team's near future. "I guarantee you we are going to win the Super Bowl next year," he said after the game, per Adam Hoge of WGN Radio. Jeffery may not even be with the Bears next season, as he is set to become a free agent in March, per Spotrac. The receiver also said his future is up to his agent and general manager Ryan Pace, per Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune. Jeffery didn't ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just broke a five-game losing streak, and they actually haven't been a bad bet lately, going 4-3 against the spread over their last seven games. The Chicago Bears, meanwhile, just snapped a three-game losing skid of their own
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Dissecting Most Crucial Matchups in Chicago Bears’ Week 12 Contest with Bucs
Are you ready to welcome former Bears head coach Lovie Smith back to Chicago? This looks like an easy win for the Bears on paper, but this season has proven to be anything but predictable. In order for the Bears to take care of the Bucs, t
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Chicago Bears: What You Need to Know Heading into Week 12
Those in charge at Halas Hall must be feeling a small sense of relief after the Chicago Bears’ win Sunday over the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears now sit at 4-6 with six games to play. Next up for the Marc Trestman-coached Bears is the Tampa
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Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears Offense Finally Moving in Right Direction (For Now)
The Chicago Bears' offensive performance in Sunday’s 21-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings should give reasons believe the best is yet to come this season. While the offense was far from perfect, week-to-week improvement is all that can be expec
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Chicago Bears Narrowly Escape in Win over Vikings, but Questions Remain
The Chicago Bears will be enjoying a victory Monday at Halas Hall for the first time since Oct. 13. Sunday’s 21-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings proved the Bears aren’t dead just yet. There was some good, and there was some bad: Good: Th
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
The Chicago Bears desperately needed a win in Week 11 against the Minnesota Vikings to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, and they came away victorious on Sunday afternoon. Chicago put up 468 yards of total offense and came away with a 21-13 victor
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: Live Chicago Score and Analysis
It was a little shaky at times, but the Chicago Bears came away with a 21-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings for their first victory at home this season. Jay Cutler finished with 330 passing yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, while
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Which Defensive Prospect Do the Bears Need to Target in 2015 Draft?
The Chicago Bears will attempt to replenish their defense in the 2015 NFL draft. Who will they draft in the first round? Watch B/R's NFL Draft Analysts Michael Felder and Matt Miller discuss future replacements for Lance Briggs with Bleacher R
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Chicago Sun-Times Accidentally Leaves Dummy Text in Chicago Bears Article
In a stunning editorial decision, Cab Calloway appears to have taken over the football beat for the Chicago Sun-Times. The paper rolled out its Friday edition, rifling off an emphatic headline about Jay Cutler and the current state of jazz singalongs
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Dissecting Most Crucial Matchups in Chicago Bears’ Week 11 Contest with Vikings
The battle for the bottom of the NFC North kicks off on the Chicago lakefront this Sunday. The Bears desperately need a win against the Minnesota Vikings to stop the beating, and it's about time their stars show up. As we look at the important
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